The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for 11 New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and 3 Cadet Training Ships for the Indian Navy. The total cost of this contract is Rs 642.17 crore, including taxes and will be procured under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
EON-51
It is an Electro Optical Fire Control System which provides search, detection and classification of targets using Electro Optical and Thermal Imagers devices.
Significance of contract
- It will generate employment over a period of three years.
- It will also encourage active participation of various Indian industries including MSMEs, thus significantly contributing to the Government’s efforts to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.